#203 - Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail, and How Only Some Women Successfully Keep the Weight Off

Why do so many women start January motivated… only to fall off weeks later - year after year? In this episode, Johan breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions fail, especially for women in their 30s through 50s - and what the small percentage of women who actually keep the weight off long-term do differently.

This episode isn’t about more motivation, stricter diets, or pushing harder. It’s about systems, habits, realistic planning, and understanding your body after years of dieting, stress, and “all-or-nothing” cycles. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or frustrated that “doing everything right” still isn’t working - this one is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why motivation and willpower always fail — and what to rely on instead
• The biggest mistake women make when setting New Year’s goals (and how to fix it)
• Why the scale stalling doesn’t mean fat loss has stopped
• How chronic dieting, stress, and under-eating lead to metabolic adaptation
• Why busy women often get better results than women with “more time”
• How to build non-negotiable systems around food, training, and sleep
• The importance of 80% consistency — not perfection
• What to do when life gets chaotic (backup plans, bounce-back plans, and identity-based habits)
• Why fat loss should be phased and periodized, not constant
• When eating more is actually the key to losing fat again
• How reflection and self-awareness accelerate long-term success

DM Johan the word  'QUIZ' on Instagram at @johanvesters_ocs (https://www.instagram.com/johanvesters_ocs/) to get a personalized roadmap with the exact steps to take going into 2026.

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